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A report says pollution could be claiming millions more lives across the world's cities, unless we take action. And the demise of the office desk phone - should we be mourning it? Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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HARDtalk
Jon Huntsman - Republican Presidential Candidate 2011
23 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Stephen Sackur speaks to the former Republican candidate Jon Huntsman - a moderate frequently at odds with his own party. Is the American right on the wrong road? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Strand Archive
Indian film director Anurag Kashyap
18 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Indian film director Anurag Kashyap and the Perunika Trio. Show more
Witness History
The Theft of the Scream
9 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
In 1994 Edvard Munch's famous painting The Scream was stolen from a Norwegian art museum. It was recovered in a daring undercover operation by British detectives. Show more
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News and issues making the headlines each day.
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World Have Your Say
WHYS 30: Oscars 2013 - your reaction
25 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
We hear reaction to the Oscars ceremony. Did the Academy get it right?
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Mike Williams looks at the concept of cultural and collective memory and asks if we should come to terms with the realities of the past? Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Uganda’s rising prices and anger at immigration in Singapore
10 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Stories from correspondents around the world. In this edition, dispatches on rising inflation in Uganda and anger over an influx of newcomers in Singapore. Show more
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Outlook
Carpet Weaver to University Founder
25 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Afghan Masoud Juya tells Matthew Bannister how he escaped the family carpet-weaving business by starting a school, and has now gone on to co-found a university in Herat. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Strand Archive
Indian film director Anurag Kashyap
18 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Indian film director Anurag Kashyap and the Perunika Trio. Show more
Witness History
The Theft of the Scream
9 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
In 1994 Edvard Munch's famous painting The Scream was stolen from a Norwegian art museum. It was recovered in a daring undercover operation by British detectives. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Jon Huntsman - Republican Presidential Candidate 2011
23 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Stephen Sackur speaks to the former Republican candidate Jon Huntsman - a moderate frequently at odds with his own party. Is the American right on the wrong road? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
A report says pollution could be claiming millions more lives across the world's cities, unless we take action. And the demise of the office desk phone - should we be mourning it? Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Murder and child abuse by Afghan police
55 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Afghan police atrocities; Argo: an Iranian view; Russia's controversial gay law proposal; method acting: the secret to success?
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC News reports from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Outlook
NFL star to give his brain to science
28 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Lucy Ash talks to Thomas Jones he NFL star who will donate his brain to scientists researching a form of brain damage that has affected many American football players. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Jon Huntsman - Republican Presidential Candidate 2011
23 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Stephen Sackur speaks to the former Republican candidate Jon Huntsman - a moderate frequently at odds with his own party. Is the American right on the wrong road? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC News reports from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
Italy's crucial election
28 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
The votes are counted in an election which could reignite Europe's economic crisis. Show more
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World Have Your Say
#WHYS: Does intervention work?
55 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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In a special programme we gather people from around the world who have been at the centre of the debate on military intervention. Show more
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BBC News reports from around the world.
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Discovery
What If... We could all become cyborgs?
18 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
As part of the BBC’s “What if…?” season, biologist Dr Andrew Holding meets some of the people straddling the line between man and machine. What if… we could all become cyborgs? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Jon Huntsman - Republican Presidential Candidate 2011
23 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Stephen Sackur speaks to the former Republican candidate Jon Huntsman - a moderate frequently at odds with his own party. Is the American right on the wrong road? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Strand Archive
Haneke produces Mozart Opera
18 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
The award winning producer of the film Amour Michael Haneke directs Mozart's Cosi fan Tutte at the Teatro Real in Madrid. We hear how his ideas translate to the operatic stage. Show more
Witness History
The Theft of the Scream
9 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
In 1994 Edvard Munch's famous painting The Scream was stolen from a Norwegian art museum. It was recovered in a daring undercover operation by British detectives. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Italy faces political gridlock after crucial election
55 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Italian vote points to impasse; British Cardinal resigns; Turks debate modest trend in air
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
NFL star to give his brain to science
28 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Lucy Ash talks to Thomas Jones he NFL star who will donate his brain to scientists researching a form of brain damage that has affected many American football players. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
Italy's crucial election
28 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
The votes are counted in an election which could reignite Europe's economic crisis. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC News reports from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
A report says pollution could be claiming millions more lives across the world's cities, unless we take action. And the demise of the office desk phone - should we be mourning it? Show more
Witness History
The Theft of the Scream
9 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
In 1994 Edvard Munch's famous painting The Scream was stolen from a Norwegian art museum. It was recovered in a daring undercover operation by British detectives. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC News reports from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Discovery
What If... We could all become cyborgs?
18 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
As part of the BBC’s “What if…?” season, biologist Dr Andrew Holding meets some of the people straddling the line between man and machine. What if… we could all become cyborgs? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC News reports from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
From Our Own Correspondent
Uganda’s rising prices and anger at immigration in Singapore
10 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Stories from correspondents around the world. In this edition, dispatches on rising inflation in Uganda and anger over an influx of newcomers in Singapore. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Jon Huntsman - Republican Presidential Candidate 2011
23 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Stephen Sackur speaks to the former Republican candidate Jon Huntsman - a moderate frequently at odds with his own party. Is the American right on the wrong road? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Outlook
NFL star to give his brain to science
28 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Lucy Ash talks to Thomas Jones he NFL star who will donate his brain to scientists researching a form of brain damage that has affected many American football players. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Strand Archive
Haneke produces Mozart Opera
18 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
The award winning producer of the film Amour Michael Haneke directs Mozart's Cosi fan Tutte at the Teatro Real in Madrid. We hear how his ideas translate to the operatic stage. Show more
Witness History
The Theft of the Scream
9 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
In 1994 Edvard Munch's famous painting The Scream was stolen from a Norwegian art museum. It was recovered in a daring undercover operation by British detectives. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Discovery
What If... We could all become cyborgs?
18 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
As part of the BBC’s “What if…?” season, biologist Dr Andrew Holding meets some of the people straddling the line between man and machine. What if… we could all become cyborgs? Show more